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Predicting plantar fasciitis in runners.

B L Warren, C J Jones

    Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
    |February 1, 1987
    PubMed
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    This study analyzed 91 runners to identify predictors of plantar fasciitis. While some variables could predict uninjured runners, they were less effective for those with current or past plantar fasciitis injuries.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomechanics
    • Sports Medicine
    • Running Injury Analysis

    Background:

    • Plantar fasciitis is a common running injury.
    • Identifying predictive factors for plantar fasciitis is crucial for prevention and treatment.
    • Previous research has explored various anatomical and biomechanical correlates of plantar fasciitis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate specific variables that differentiate runners with a history of plantar fasciitis from those without.
    • To assess the predictive power of selected variables in identifying injured versus uninjured runners.

    Main Methods:

    • A cohort of 91 runners was recruited.
    • Data collection included running history, anatomical measurements, and treadmill running in barefoot and shod conditions.

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  • Discriminant function analysis was employed to analyze the data.

    • Main Results:

    • The discriminant function analysis correctly classified 63% of all runners into their respective groups.
    • The model was more successful in predicting the control group (uninjured runners), with 76% accuracy.
    • Predictor variables showed limited accuracy in classifying runners with present or past plantar fasciitis.

    Conclusions:

    • The studied variables effectively predicted membership for the uninjured control group.
    • The identified predictor variables were not sufficiently accurate for predicting membership in the plantar fasciitis (injured) group.
    • Further research is needed to identify more robust predictors for plantar fasciitis in runners.